Origin
Newcastle, WA
Afternoon in Newcastle on Friday
Local time
1:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newcastle, WA to Redmond, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newcastle, WA
Harrison Reilly
Redmond, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
The drive from Newcastle, WA to Redmond, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 520, I 405, Coal Creek Parkway Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on WA 520. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 13.1 miles, with most of the trip on WA 520 and I 405. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.4 miles on WA 520.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 520 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 520 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Red...
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 124th Avenue Northeast
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto WA 202 / 164th Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newcastle, WA and Redmond, WA, road signs point toward 124Th Avenue Northeast and Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast.
124Th Avenue Northeast
7.3 mi in
|
~12m
Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
11.9 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 520 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| I 405 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Coal Creek Parkway Southeast | 2 mi | 4m |
| Leary Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Newcastle Commons Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 136th Avenue Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 71st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 520
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newcastle, WA and Redmond, WA.
1
Start on Southeast 71st Street
476 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast 71st Street
2
Continue on 136th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
136th Avenue Southeast
3
Turn right onto Newcastle Golf Club Road
293 ft
·
11 sec
·
Newcastle Golf Club Road
4
Turn left onto Newcastle Commons Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newcastle Commons Drive
5
Turn right onto Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Coal Creek Parkway Southeast
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 405 North
7
Merge onto I 405
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 14
Toward WA 520: Seattle, Redmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
453 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WA 520 East: 124th Avenue Northeast, Redmond
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward 124th Avenue Northeast
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto WA 520
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 520
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Leary Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Leary Way
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Redmond Way
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Redmond Way
16
Turn left onto WA 202
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
164th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
WA 202
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.48 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.88 | $5.75 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.97 | $5.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Redmond, WA
Afternoon in Redmond on Friday
Local time
1:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newcastle, WA to Redmond, WA covers 13.1 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 520, I 405, Coal Creek Parkway Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Newcastle, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newcastle, WA and Redmond, WA, road signs point toward 124Th Avenue Northeast and Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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